Fever

Question 1

Fever or unknown origin definition:

Answer 1

Temp > 38.3
Duration of fever > 3 weeks
Failure to reach diagnosis despite 1 week of inpatient investigation

Question 2

Classification of FUO

Answer 2

Classic FUO
Nosocomial
Neutropenic
FUO associated with HIV infection

Question 3

Classic FUO

Answer 3

Temp >38.3
Duration > 3 weeks
Failure to reach diagnosis despite: 3 outpatient visits or 3 days in the hospital
Or 1 week of “intelligent and invasive” ambulatory investigation

Question 4

Nosocomial FUO

Answer 4

Temp > 38.3
In hospitalized patient who is receiving acute care and in whom inf wa snot manifest or incubating on admission

3 days of investigation, including at least 2 days incubation of cultures -> minimum requirement for diagnosis

Question 5

Neutropenic FUO

Answer 5

Temp> 38.3
Patient with neutrophil count < 500/uL or is expected to fall to that level in 1-2 days
Nothing found after 3 days of investigation including at least 2 days incubation of cultures